

James Hanton
@jameshanton4
James is a contributor to The Wee Review, Outtake Mag and Starburst Magazine UK. He is also the former Editor-in-Chief of The Student, the oldest student newspaper in the UK. A recent graduate from the University of Edinburgh, James is looking for paid writing gigs so he doesn't fall into the endless abyss of graduate unemployment. he can be contacted at: jhantonwriter@gmail.com
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Reviews: 113
Other Articles: 1

Isabelle Farah: Ellipsis
A moving, honest show that blends a deeply personal account with canny observations and a great sense of humour

SpaceXPat [ONLINE]
A tense, provoking dystopian story performed with class by actors who really bring the story to life

The Webcam Circus Show [ONLINE]
Tonino Scalia’s energetic online circus show makes for an enjoyable if unpolished family experience

Planet of the Grapes [ONLINE]
A bizarre show blending profound science fiction with classic toy theatre

Sliding Worlds: Monelise Multidimensional Experience
Singer showcases her sensational voice and talents for enchantment in an online concert with a spiritual difference.

Crunch [ONLINE]
Slightly muddled, but nonetheless a visually impressive and wonderful short solo act

Animated Highlights 2021: Isolation & Connection [ONLINE]
A varied, moving and hypnotising showcase of animation and the way it can tap into emotion quite unlike anything else

Effing Robots: How I Taught the A.I. to Stop Worrying and Love Humans [ONLINE]
A slick, funny, and enlightening show about the wonders – and horrors – of pioneering technology

Readymade Cabaret 2.0 [ONLINE]
An initially confusing but eventually engaging theatrical inspection of philosophy and science, draped in avant-garde style

Planet Phuckett! (the Covid edition) [ONLINE]
A foreboding show with an urgent warning that nevertheless feels like it doesn’t fulfil its potential

The Neon Shadow [ONLINE]
A haunting, dystopian vision of isolation and the desperate need to feel close to others

Native Harrow
Closeness
Folk-rock duo head in exciting new directions without compromising on their warmth and style


Frills in Lockdown
A glamorous, packed show of performers who give their all in this amateur burlesque extravaganza

Hiatus
A fascinating, personal exploration of mental states and isolation betrayed by its sub-par technical strokes

The Travelling Cat Chronicles
Emotional comedy-drama about one man and his cat is a poignant life story told with energy and admiration.

Comics Solving Problems
Two charismatic comedians tackle current affair issues

AJ Bell Fringe on Friday (14 August)
Night of comedy and cabaret celebrates the colour, talent and spirit of the festival

My Light Shines On: Honeyblood
A resonating, powerful performance played out to the ghostly backdrop of an empty Leith Theatre

After the Turn: The Mystery of Bly Manor
Expertly crafted and genuinely unnerving, Nine Knocks Theatre create an adaptation that could make you paranoid of your own home

Viva GlasVegas
A talented showcase of burlesque that does its best to fill the Fringe void

The Crooked Spire [ONLINE]
Promise and intrigue are to be found in Ashgate Heritage Arts’ mysterious work-in-progress

Slay at Home: June Edition
A red hot, glamorous and passionate variety display that treats you to outstanding cabaret in the name of a good cause

Royal Shakespeare Company’s Macbeth [ONLINE]
As stylish and professional a take on the Scottish Play as one could hope for, with a wonderful lead performance from Christopher Eccleston